Analysis: “The Spurs gave up a critical part of their rotation in George Hill to get Kawhi Leonard and Davis Bertans. But I think it was worth it for two reasons. One, the Spurs were going to have a hard time playing Hill once he hit free agency next summer. And two, I think Leonard was the steal of the draft at 15.

“His approach to the game is a perfect fit with the Spurs. The team also got great value in the second round with Bertans. He can already shoot the lights out and a few more years in Europe could turn him into the player. Hanga was a stash pick at 59. I doubt we ever see him in the NBA, but you never know.

“Joseph seemed like a bit of reach at 29. I think the Spurs see him as a replacement for George Hill, but I’m not sure the same level of talent is there.

Analysis: ”You want to know why the Spurs win 50 or more games every year and always have their cap situation under control, while the rest of the league scrambles and flails around them? Check out tonight’s draft for a good example.

“In a stellar trade that showed how they’re always a step ahead of everyone else, the Spurs sent guard George Hill to Indiana for the rights to the 15th pick Kawhi Leonard, the rights to the 42nd pick Davis Bertans and the rights to European Erazem Lorbek.

“On paper, trading an established rotation player for the 15th pick in a weak draft seems like a reckless gamble, but there’s a key difference between George Hill and Kawhi Leonard: their paychecks.

“Yes, it’s a great deal for San Antonio, and it illustrates how the Spurs have stayed on top of the standings for more than a decade by staying two steps ahead of the competition … It’s a good example of two teams using the system to their advantage, but for me it’s especially illustrative of how San Antonio has played the cap-management game so much better than most of its rivals over the past decade.”

Analysis: “Kawhi Leonard. Huge steal for the Spurs who give up George Hill but get a lottery-quality pick plus Davis Bertans has a lot of potential and is just the kind of guy the Spurs can wait on. Leonard will be an impact player immediately, the rare combination for the Spurs of youth, athleticism, and polish. He gives them a player to help ease the transition and possibly make one more run.”

Analysis/Leonard: “Might have dreamed of Jimmer, but the reality remains: The Pacers needed somebody who can shoot. Hey, this guy had a higher field-goal percentage than Jimmer last season.”

Analysis/Joseph: “No organization executes a plan better than the Spurs. Recognizing they could get a comparable point-guard talent in Joseph, the deal sending George Hill to the Pacers for Kawhi Leonard was brilliant.”